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Engineering Manager

Employer
Thorlabs
Location
Newton, New Jersey
Salary
Competitive
Posting live until
19 May 2022

Job Details

The Thorlabs Laser Division NJ seeks to hire an Engineering Manager with more than three years of experience in managing advanced design teams in the photonics field. The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary and matrixed team to design free-space laser and laser-related products.

The Thorlabs Laser Division is a dynamically growing Division within the Thorlabs organization. Split over three locations, NJ, MD and CO, the Laser Division focuses on advanced laser and amplifier design and manufacturing with an emphasis on ultrafast and non-linear technologies.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Directs product conceptualization, design and verification.
  • Manages team of 4-6 engineers, providing performance feedback and coaching.
  • Allocates work within team and sets priorities and milestones for concurrent development projects and ensures the engineering department is meeting its goals.
  • Manages sustaining engineering/continuous improvement efforts on released laser and accessory products throughout the lifecycle of the products.
  • Technical interface with key customers.

Qualifications

Experience:

  • This role requires at least 3 years' experience managing a team of engineers

Education:

  • Technical degree in Physics or Photonics-related Engineering with at least 6 years of industry experience

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

  • Intimate knowledge of laser design, dispersion, and non-linear optics
  • Broad knowledge of opto-mechanical design
  • Basic understanding of photonic-related electronics like temperature control, laser diode driver, rf-detection, and amplification
  • Proven leadership acumen
  • Strong communication skills, particularly with highly technical content
  • Effectively handles multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Some travel required

To apply, please click the green Apply button.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Company

Thorlabs digital

Founded in 1989 in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has been manufacturing components, instruments, and systems for the photonics industry for more than 30 years. During that time, our online portfolio has grown to include more than 20,000 items and our worldwide presence has expanded to 21 offices in nine countries.

We have a love for science and an appreciation for the joy of discovery. Our work at Thorlabs enables world-changing scientific and medical discoveries.

Our values

  • Fairness, equitability, and dedication to fostering a diverse employee base. This includes adopting projects from our employee success group, following progressive policies, and supporting our industry in promoting underrepresented populations in science.
  • Empathy and transparency from leadership. We strive to keep our communication open among all employees—from the top down and bottom up.
  • Human centricity. Our company is built around people—our customers, for whom we exist; our employees, to whom we provide a challenging, safe, and fun atmosphere with meaningful work; and our surrounding community that we support through volunteering and donations.
  • Commitment to growth. We are constantly growing and adapting as an organization, and that gives all of us the opportunity to grow as Thorlabs grows. We offer 100% tuition reimbursement, strive to promote from within, and offer leadership and education programs.

What we are looking for
We are committed to accelerating the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement, and desire applicants who share that goal. The ideal applicant will be a passionate, detail-oriented self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment.


Locations
USA:
Newton, NJ; Morganville, NJ; Ann Arbor, MI; Jessup, MD; Sterling, VA; West Columbia, SC; Austin, TX; Lafayette, CO; Santa Barbara, CA
International:  Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada; São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Ely, UK; Exeter, UK; Maisons-Laffitte, France; Bergkirchen, Germany; Dortmund, Germany; Lübeck, Germany; Mölndal, Sweden; Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China

Number of employees
2100

Open positions
Scientific writer, application engineer, photonics engineer, mechanical engineer, electronics engineer, manufacturing engineer, design engineer, software engineer, engineering manager, and more

Desired degree  & disciplines
B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D., or equivalent, in physics, optics, lasers, engineering, or other relevant technical fields

How to apply
Apply online at www.thorlabs.com/careers

Closing date
All year round (we are continuously expanding and adding new roles)

Contact
E-mail JDeMaio@thorlabs.com
www.thorlabs.com

Company info
Website
Location
Thorlabs Inc.
56 Sparta Avenue
Newton
New Jersey
07860
United States

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